COVID-19 in District of Columbia: Latest CDC Hospital Signal
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Track the latest available COVID-19 hospitalization signal for District of Columbia using CDC NHSN hospital data. This page shows the week ending Oct 10, 2026, trend direction, and how District of Columbia compares with the national average and nearby states.
Latest available CDC NHSN week: Oct 10, 2026
new COVID-19 hospital admissions in the latest CDC reporting week
Week ending Oct 10, 2026
A trend needs three valid consecutive weekly reports through the latest reading.
Fast answer: the latest available CDC hospital-admissions signal for District of Columbia is moderate, not a live case count. Use the trend, week ending date, and nearby-state comparison before treating this as a current local spread read.
Need the label in plain English? Interpret moderate COVID activity.
Key Takeaways
- 1The latest available CDC NHSN COVID-19 signal for District of Columbia is moderate, with 2.4 new admissions per 100,000 residents for the week ending Oct 10, 2026.
- 2The latest file does not include enough comparison data to describe a clear week-to-week trend.
- 3District of Columbia is 1.3 per 100k above the national rate.
Practical Steps for This Signal
COVID is circulating — everyday precautions help
- •Stay up to date on COVID boosters, especially if you're over 65 or high-risk
- •If you are sick, stay home until symptoms are improving overall and you have been fever-free without medication for at least 24 hours; then use added precautions for 5 days
- •Test if you develop symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue, body aches)
- •Wash hands frequently and improve indoor ventilation when possible
CDC prevention guidance · When to stay home and return to activities
These general steps pair Local Health Signal's interpretation of the reported public-health signal with CDC prevention guidance. They are not a personal risk assessment or medical advice. Talk to your healthcare provider about what's right for you and your family.
District of Columbia COVID-19 Trend — 2026-2027 Season
New confirmed COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 population per week.
Is COVID-19 Getting Better or Worse in District of Columbia?
COVID-19 is holding steady in District of Columbia
The CDC Rt estimate did not show a clear increase or decrease as of the source date. That does not mean the current activity level is low.
Technical details (CDC Rt estimate)
Reproduction number (Rt): 0.98 (95% CI: 0.90 – 1.06)
Probability of growth: 34%
Rt below 1.0 means each case leads to fewer new cases (declining). Above 1.0 means growing.
Based on the CDC Rt estimate as of October 13, 2026.Source
District of Columbia vs. National Average and Nearby States
Nearby States
Sources & Methods
COVID-19 data reflects confirmed hospital admissions reported through the CDC's NHSN system. Activity levels are based on new admissions per 100,000 population per week. Hospitalization data may undercount total infections as most COVID-19 cases are now managed at home.Learn more about our methods.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest COVID-19 activity level in District of Columbia?
The latest available CDC NHSN COVID-19 signal for District of Columbia is MODERATE with 2.4 new hospital admissions per 100,000 people for the week ending Oct 10, 2026. There were 16 total new COVID-19 admissions in that reporting week.
Where does this COVID-19 data come from?
This data comes from the CDC's NHSN hospital reporting system. Hospitals across the United States report confirmed COVID-19 admissions, ICU usage, and bed capacity weekly. The metric shown is new admissions per 100,000 population.
How often is this page updated?
This page is updated weekly after the CDC publishes new hospital reporting data. There is typically a 1-2 week lag between when admissions occur and when data appears here.
Local Health Signal is not affiliated with the CDC or any government agency. Data is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended for clinical decision making. See our methods page for details on data sources and limitations.